Binance Just Added Trading Pairs for the Trump Family’s USD1 Stablecoin - Here’s Why It Matters

Binance throws another heavyweight into the crypto-political ring. The world's largest exchange just listed trading pairs for the Trump family's USD1 stablecoin, a move that blurs the lines between digital finance and legacy political power.

The Political Token Gets a Liquidity Boost

This isn't just another stablecoin listing. Adding pairs for USD1 directly injects liquidity and mainstream accessibility into an asset intrinsically linked to one of America's most prominent political dynasties. It transforms the token from a niche project into a tradable instrument on the global stage, inviting both speculation and scrutiny.

Market Mechanics Meet Political Branding

The integration allows traders to swap between USD1 and major cryptocurrencies, effectively betting on—or hedging against—the brand's staying power. It's a fascinating experiment: can political capital be tokenized and traded like a tech stock? The market, with its ruthless efficiency, is about to price that sentiment in real-time. After all, what's more volatile than politics? Perhaps only crypto.

A New Frontier or a Calculated Gambit?

This listing underscores a broader trend of traditional power structures colonizing the decentralized frontier. It provides legitimacy and a massive user base but also raises questions about centralization and influence. For critics, it’s another case of finance cosplaying as innovation—printing digital loyalty points with a familiar face on them.

Binance's play is clear: capture the narrative and the liquidity that comes with it. Whether USD1 becomes a cornerstone of 'MAGA finance' or just a footnote in crypto's wild history, its presence on a top-tier exchange guarantees one thing: everyone will be watching the chart. Sometimes, the most bullish signal isn't on the blockchain, it's on the ballot—or in this case, the order book.

Binance Retires BUSD, Makes USD1 Its Primary Collateral Asset

The MOVE deepens Binance’s integration of USD1 and comes as the exchange will convert all remaining BUSD collateral into USD1 at a one-to-one rate within a week.

The decision effectively retires BUSD from Binance’s internal structure and positions USD1 as its primary dollar-pegged asset for collateral use.

Binance said the conversion reflects a broader update to its collateral framework, describing USD1 as “an integral part” of the exchange’s ecosystem going forward.

World Liberty Financial CEO Zach Witkoff welcomed the expansion, calling it a milestone for a stablecoin that launched only in March.

USD1, backed by U.S. Treasury bills and issued on ethereum and BNB Chain, has climbed to the seventh-largest stablecoin with a market value of $2.7 billion.

Its rapid ascent was boosted in May when Abu Dhabi investment firm MGX deployed USD1 for a $2 billion investment on Binance.

USD1 is integrating with the world’s largest exchange @binance to expand the global adoption of USD1@worldlibertyfi

See the press release belowhttps://t.co/8INMRIH45d

Despite early momentum, supply has dipped slightly from its $3 billion peak in late October, with no new tokens minted for several months, according to CoinGecko data.

World Liberty Financial was co-founded by President Donald Trump and his sons, giving USD1 an unusually political profile in the stablecoin market.

The involvement drew further attention after Trump pardoned Binance founder Changpeng Zhao seven weeks ago.

Zhao had been sentenced to four months in prison in April 2024 for failing to implement adequate anti-money laundering controls at the exchange.

Trump later said he issued the pardon after hearing broad support for Zhao and insisting the offense “is not even a crime.”

The move also comes as Binance has secured three new licences in Abu Dhabi, tightening its grip on one of the most ambitious digital asset hubs in the Middle East and giving the exchange a powerful regulatory base as it pushes to keep institutional money on side.

The Financial Services Regulatory Authority of Abu Dhabi Global Market has approved Binance.com to operate through a trio of regulated entities that together cover exchange, clearing and broker dealer activities.

Binance Eyes US Comeback After Trump Pardons Founder Changpeng Zhao

Binance is reportedly exploring ways to re-enter the US market following Trump’s pardon of CZ.

The exchange is weighing options such as merging its US affiliate with its global platform or allowing its main exchange to serve American users directly.

Zhao’s pardon, granted after his 2023 guilty plea for anti–money laundering violations, has reignited scrutiny amid Binance’s $2 billion deal with Trump’s family-backed crypto venture, World Liberty Financial.

The clemency removes prior legal barriers that had restricted his involvement in Binance operations.

Legal experts say the move effectively reinstates Zhao’s ability to engage in business decisions, giving the company’s leadership a major boost as it eyes renewed US access.

Zhao, whose net worth stands at $61.4 billion, remains one of the most powerful figures in crypto, overseeing an ecosystem with $8.7 billion in on-chain assets.

The pardon comes as Trump continues to court the digital asset industry, with his family reportedly earning over $1 billion from crypto ventures.